Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan unexpectedly resigned last week, citing medical reasons. His replacement as interim chief stepped down two days later. The turmoil in the department comes in the midst of two reports critical of Oakland police. One report from a court-ordered overseer finds OPD out of compliance with federally mandated reforms from a decade-old police brutality case. Another report, by law enforcement consultant William Bratton, is critical of the department’s ability to reduce crime. Forum takes up these issues with the newly appointed Interim Police Chief Sean Whent and others.
Interview Highlights
- More: Oakland Police Overseer Calls for Tasers, Sergeants, Training (News Fix)
- More: Amid Call for New Tactics, Oakland Police Face Questions About Shootings (KQED News)
- More: Oakland Police Brass in Major Shakeup – May 11 article in the San Francisco Chronicle; includes timeline of events on the second page
- More: Bratton Group Findings and Recommendations